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LV51 KJK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,329 mi
Last recorded72,329 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 KJK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 72,329 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 71,077 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 71,076 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 68,365 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 68,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 63,859 miles

anti vibration bar corroding under side

Pass 3 May 2017 60,640 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

anti vibration bar corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,890 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 19 Apr 2016 57,889 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,217 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 55,217 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,885 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 52,885 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 49,998 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 49,998 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2012 47,306 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 47,305 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres perishing

bottom rear gearbox mount rubber split and has play

Pass 13 May 2011 43,998 miles

nearside wiper blade splitting

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 May 2010 40,357 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 40,357 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 May 2009 36,304 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2009 36,304 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 32,911 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 28,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 28,985 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,703 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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LV51 KJK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV51 KJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LV51 KJK registered?

LV51 KJK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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